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Low Potassium (cont.)

Low Potassium Treatment

Self-Care at Home

If you are monitoring low potassium levels, avoid long, strenuous physical activities because of sweat loss of potassium.

If dietary supplements, herbal supplements, diuretics (water pills), or laxatives are causing the patient's low potassium symptoms, have the patient avoid taking these products and consult the doctor. Never stop taking a prescribed medication without first consulting your doctor.



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